Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Wolf & Williams; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf & Williams invites an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join its growing national practice. You will manage your own matters with a high degree of autonomy, while benefiting from the support of a collaborative national team and modern, client-focused service delivery.

The role covers a broad range of disputes across industries, including court appearances, negotiations and developments in commercial, debt recovery and insolvency matters, with strong opportunity for career progression and

Qualifications

• 4-6+ years' post-admission experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Experience acting for corporate clients, financiers, insurers or other commercial clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and a client-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of litigation and dispute resolution matters from inception to resolution.
• Conduct court appearances, hearings and enforcement proceedings.
• Advise on commercial disputes, debt recovery and insolvency issues.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support staff; contribute to business development.
• Develop strong client relationships and provide practical legal advice.

Skills

Litigation experience

Dispute resolution

Client relations

Court appearances

Negotiation

Job description

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Litigation Lawyer to join a growing national practice recognised for its modern approach to legal services and commitment to delivering exceptional client outcomes.

Working alongside highly experienced practitioners, you will manage your own matters with a high degree of autonomy while benefiting from the support of a collaborative national team. This role offers exposure to a broad range of litigation and dispute resolution matters and is ideally suited to a lawyer seeking quality work, career progression and genuine workplace flexibility.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of litigation and dispute resolution matters across a range of industries and sectors. The position provides the opportunity to take ownership of files from commencement through to resolution, including running your own court appearances and engaging directly with clients.

Key responsibilities will include

• Managing a litigation and disputes caseload from inception to resolution.
• Conducting court appearances, hearings and enforcement proceedings.
• Assisting with and attending mediations, settlement conferences and negotiations.
• Advising on commercial disputes, debt and asset recovery matters, insolvency issues, insurance-related disputes and financier matters.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Providing commercially focused and practical legal advice.
• Supporting business development initiatives and contributing to further growth of the practice.
• Mentoring and supporting junior lawyers and support staff.

Ideal candidate

• 4-6+ years' post-admission experience in litigation and dispute resolution.
• Experience acting for corporate clients, financiers, insurers, recovery agencies or other commercial clients.
• The ability to confidently manage files with a high level of autonomy.
• Experience appearing before courts and tribunals.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.
• A commercial and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities and a client-focused mindset.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern and growing practice offering quality disputes work, genuine flexibility and a collaborative culture. You'll enjoy a high level of autonomy, direct client engagement and strong career development, all within a team that values shared success and work-life balance.